Metro Derailment slows travel for DC Cherry Blossom fest

DC (AP) - The derailment of two Metro trains is expected to create delays for travelers during the busy National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Metro says delays are expected on the Red Line because of the derailment Friday near the Bethesda station. Metro officials say repairs to damaged track will probably take until Monday morning.

No injuries were reported in the derailment. Metro spokeswoman Candace Smith says a preliminary investigation found a broken piece of rail caused the derailment of the two trains.

The festival is the busiest time of the year for the Metro system, which has announced plans to operate additional trains on the Red, Orange and Green lines.